Gettys Middle: Weekly Newsletter

Dear GMS Families,

This past week, we had the great opportunity to recognize many of our students for their hard work and achievements during our grade level awards ceremonies. Each night featured a packed auditorium and the chance to celebrate our students and the great work that they have accomplished with their teachers this school year. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our students and our school. We appreciate your support. Please continue to encourage your child to do their best on state testing this week and to remain focused on finishing the year strong.

Have a great week!

Jacob Nelson

Principal, Gettys Middle School

The Breakers Nation demonstrated service leadership at the Special Olympics. By championing respect, innovation, service, and excellence, they upheld the mission of Getty Middle School and the district. A heartfelt thank you to all the chaperones and volunteers whose support made this day truly memorable for all athletes. Volunteers from Gettys included Landon Alexander, Callen Usery, Nathan Benjamin, Stephanie Tella-Hernandez, Addison Turner, Ian Mosley, Ansley Pinyan, Keightly West, Maddox Smith and Kaj Stuber.

https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks

Today and every day, we are grateful for our school nurses! They take such great care of our students and staff no matter what the situation. Please help me thank Nurse Butts and Nurse Ellison for all they do!

“To do what nobody else will do, a way that nobody else can do, in spite of all we go through; is to be a nurse.” – Rawsi Williams

GMS Orchestra had three soloists and one duet that performed at Solo & Ensemble last weekend. EHS had four soloists and one duet. All of the Easley High and GMS Orchestra students all earned Superior with Distinction or Superior ratings! Two of our GMS students earned Superior with Distinction, which means a perfect score! I am so proud of all of our Easley High and Gettys Middle School students!

GMS Orchestra Students:

Superior with Distinction

Emily Losada-Trujillo

Anthony Romero-Hernandez

Superior

Rebekah Summer & Anna Kate Sanders-duet

Kathrine Tant

All medications must be picked up from the nurses' office by 3 PM on May 22. Also, all rising 7th graders must have a TDAP immunization before the 1st day of school, August 1.

May 13th-May 16th: SC Ready Math Testing

Please click the link below to get more information on volunteer training and background checks. Once both are completed, we will provide parent opportunities to volunteer at our school. Check the weekly newsletter for more information on ways you can volunteer.

https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/volunteers

May 18: 8th Grade Dance

May 20: 8th Grade Field Day & 8th Grade Drive Out

May 21: 7th Grade Field Day

May 22: 6th Grade Field Day

May 23: Half Day 11:45 dismissal

May 24: Half Day 11:45 dismissal- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

If you prefer to e-mail in your child's excuse please send to

MGMSNotificationsDL@pickens.k12.sc.us.